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    Join us in observing Oct. 1-7 National Newspaper Week
    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Join us in observing Oct. 1-7 National Newspaper Week
    by Staff Reports 
    October 2, 2023
    This week is an important one for those of us who still believe in the power of newspapers. It’s National Newspaper Week. As the organization America’...
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    Grocery sales tax cut is good for Franklin Countians
    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    Grocery sales tax cut is good for Franklin Countians
    by Staff Reports 
    September 18, 2023
    If you haven’t taken part in or overhead a conversation about inflation lately, we’d guess you’re in the minority. Everywhere we turn it seems we are ...
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    September brings mental health to forefront
    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, Opinion
    September brings mental health to forefront
    by Staff Reports 
    September 5, 2023
    With this month being dubbed National Suicide Prevention Month, now is a great time to take stock of your mental health and wellness. According to the...
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    Good luck to all county football programs
    EDITORIAL -- FEATURE SPOT, Editorials, High School Sports
    Good luck to all county football programs
    by Staff Reports 
    August 25, 2023
    For many, a long-awaited moment has finally arrived: the return of high school football for another glorious season. Whether you’re planning to go to ...
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    Alabama’s historic grocery tax cut shows we must work for what others say can’t be done
    Editorials, Opinion, Z - News Main
    Alabama’s historic grocery tax cut shows we must work for what others say can’t be done
    by Staff Reports 
    July 25, 2023
    By Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth Guest Columnist Alabamians may have felt their wallets bulge a bit last month when the Alabama Legislature approved our bil...
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    Letter to the Editor: Save Our Strays thanks supporters
    by Staff Reports 
    June 29, 2023
    Dear Editor, Save Our Strays of Franklin Co., Ala., a non-profit 501(c)(3), recently held two separate fundraisers. 
 First, we would like to thank th...
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    Selling seashells, picking pecks of pickled peppers
    Editorials, María Camp, Opinion
    Selling seashells, picking pecks of pickled peppers
    by María Camp 
    June 15, 2023
    Some of you have already embraced summer by going on vacation, planning a vacation or maybe you’re on a vacation or stay-cation right now. Perhaps you...
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    Summer brings Franklin County fun
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    Summer brings Franklin County fun
    by Staff Reports 
    June 7, 2023
    Whether you’re missing spring, celebrating summer, or a little bit of both, Franklin County has plenty of fun to offer close to home this summer. 
 Fa...
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    Washington should block data collection rule to preserve small-business lending
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    Washington should block data collection rule to preserve small-business lending
    by Staff Reports 
    May 27, 2023
    By Brad Bolton Guest Columnist   At a time of growing threats to privacy and security in an increasingly plugged-in world, a new federal regulation th...
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    Belated ode to mothers, mother figures
    Columnists, Editorials, Z - News Main
    Belated ode to mothers, mother figures
    by Staff Reports 
    May 15, 2023
    PHOTO BY MARÍA CAMP This past Sunday was the day of a time-honored annual observance in our country, and we would be remiss if we did not take a momen...
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    Jeffreys named new head football coach at Red Bay
    Jeffreys named new head football coach at Red Bay
    RED BAY -- Tyler Jeffreys has been named the new head coach at Red Bay High School.
    July 9, 2025
    Hamilton to play baseball at Blue Mountain College
    Hamilton to play baseball at Blue Mountain College
    RED BAY -- Red Bay High School’s Reed Hamilton has officially signed a scholarship to continue his education and baseball career at Blue Mountain Coll...
    July 9, 2025
    Allison tapped to lead Lady Bobcats softball
    Allison tapped to lead Lady Bobcats softball
    PHIL CAMPBELL -- A familiar face will be leading the Phil Campbell High School Lady Bobcats softball program next season.
    July 2, 2025
    6 local students accepted into FAME program
    6 local students accepted into FAME program
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    Junior golfers hone skills through summer program
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